Free Amigurumi Crab Pattern: Perfect Summer Crochet Project!

Looking for the perfect summer crochet project that’s bursting with fun and creativity? This free amigurumi crochet crab pattern is a cheerful way to bring a bit of the seaside into your crafting. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, you’ll love making this adorable crab—its playful claws, big eyes, and bright colors are sure to bring smiles all season long. Get ready to add a splash of summer love to your handmade collection!

These patterns are shared here exclusively. I’m happy for you to share the links with others, but please remember that the patterns cannot be sold or used for any kind of monetary gain, including being part of crochet kits for sale. Thank you for understanding!

Originally designed with fingering lace yarn for a delicate and intricate finish, this pattern can also be adapted to use worsted weight yarn for a sturdier and more plush doll. All our patterns use American crochet terminology.

Easy Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions: Free Amigurumi Crab Pattern

Body (Make 2)

(Red Color)

Rnd 1: Magic loop, 7 sc (7)
Rnd 2: inc around (14)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 7 times (21)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 7 times (28)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 7 times (35)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) 7 times (42)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) 7 times (49)
Rnd 8-1 0: sc around (49)
*sl st on next st, 1 part to fasten off; another part to leave enough yarn to join both parts together.

Eyes (Make 2)

(Red Color)

Rnd 1: Magic loop, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
*Insert safety eyes before decreasing
Rnd 5: (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12)
Rnd 6: dee around (6)
Rnd 7-8: sc around (6)
*sl st on next st, leave enough yarn to sew eyes to body.

Claws (Make 2)

(Red Color)

* Stuff fiberfill as you go along

Rnd 1: Magic loop, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)
Rnd 6-10: sc around (30)
# (side 1) – refer to the illustration page for more instructions on splitting the clasps
Rnd7.1: 15sc (15)
Rnd 8.1: (3 sc, dee) 3 times (12)
Rnd 9.1: sc around (12)
Rnd 10.1: (2 sc, dee) 3 times (9)
Rnd 11.1: sc around (9)
Rnd 12.1: (1 sc, dee) 3 times (6)
Rnd 13.1: dee around (3)
# (side 2)
Row 7.2 – Row 13.2: same as Row 7.1 – Row 13.1
* Leave enough yarn to insert the needle through the tip of the claw to the bottom of the claw for sewing onto the body. 

Legs (Make 6)

(Red Color)

ch 9, from 2nd ch 1, sl st across (8)
*Leave enough yarn to sew the legs to the body. 

Joining the Parts

• Sew eyes onto body

• Sew claws onto body

• Sew legs to body

• Sew a smile onto the body
  

Although these patterns are shared exclusively on this website, Lis Makes retains the copyright. I encourage readers to share the links, but please note that the patterns cannot be sold or used for any monetary gain, including incorporation into crochet kits for sale.

• You are free to sell the finished products made from our patterns.
• Our patterns were previously sold under “Simple Arts Planet”, owned and managed by me.